JOB SUMMARY:

At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program (GFWSP) serves as an independent forum for analysis of food and water security in the United States and around the world. By engaging practitioners, scholars, and policymakers in Washington, D.C. and beyond, the program aims to increase the level of dialogue surrounding food and water security and to help develop policy solutions and political will to address today’s challenges. The program conducts original research and writing, and hosts public and private events on issues relevant to domestic and global food and water security. Special areas of focus include global nutrition, climate change, impacts of water insecurity on global food systems, alternative proteins, and the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war on global food security.

For more information on the Global Food and Water Security Program please visit: https://www.csis.org/programs/global-food-security-program.

CSIS seeks a full-time Intern to provide administrative, strategic communications, event coordination, and research support to the Global Food and Water Security Program. The intern will be an integral part of a small team and will often be required to complete a variety of tasks in short timeframes.

The Intern will work closely with their supervisors in managing communications around program activities and the program’s social media platforms, including supporting CSIS production staff in the editing and development of promotional materials for the program’s podcast, Reset the Table. The Intern will provide additional support for the planning and execution of all public and private events. The Intern will also provide administrative support to the program, including assisting the coordination of scheduling and the updating of program data. Additional tasks include prepping background information on food and water security experts and organizations ahead of meetings, media engagements, and events.

The program is looking to hire someone available to work from September to December 2023. The Intern is expected to work five days a week, Monday through Friday, for a total of 35 hours. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($17.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $18.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $19.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree). There is an opportunity to complete this internship for institutional credit. This position is based out of Washington, D.C. and will take place in a hybrid format.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Social Media and Communications
o Draft tweet language and visual materials to publicize the program’s publications and events on a regular basis on Twitter.
o Draft monthly GFSP newsletter , highlighting recent program engagements and activities.
o Aid in scheduling/recording, content editing, and publicizing of the GFSP podcast.
o Track engagement data to create and maintain an effective social media strategy.
• Events
o Assist in event planning, outreach, and day-of coordination for all public and private events.
• Research
o Monitor media for events and trends in food and water security on a daily basis.
o Contribute to preparatory research for media, meetings, and/or publications.
o Attend events and meetings and compile notes to share with program staff.
• Administrative
o Assist in the management of calendars and scheduling of high-level meetings.
o Maintain and update program data, including research materials, program mailing lists, and webpages.
o Provide general administrative support for program staff.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful candidates will have:
o Comfort working in a hybrid setting, including managing concurrent tasks with minimal supervision under tight deadlines and quick turnarounds.
o An interest in communications and social media strategy.
o Impeccable attention to detail and coordination skills.
o Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills.
o Ability to work both independently and as a cohesive member of a small team.
o Familiarity and experience with social media platforms in professional settings. Podcast editing/production and graphic design experience is a plus.
o A strong interest in food and/or water security as evidenced by academic or professional experience in food security, water security, or a related field.
• Additional requirements include:
o Eligibility to work in the United States.
o At least two years of study toward a bachelor’s degree; candidates may have a bachelor’s degree and up to two years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. This job can be fully remote, fully onsite, or hybrid.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit:

1. A resume and cover letter as two separate, clearly labeled PDF documents.
2. A one-page document that includes:
a. A backgrounder on the relationship between food security and water security in the United States. Applicants should use the form that they believe is most concise and helpful for briefing the program Director for an upcoming engagement. Please hyperlink all sources.
b. 3 sources the applicant would print for the program Director for further reading on the topic.
c. 2 Tweets the applicant would use to promote GFWSP’s past work on food and water security.
3. A list of 3 references (including name, title, affiliation, email address, and phone number) as a separate Word document.

In order to be considered, applicants must correctly submit the requested documentation at https://csiscareers.silkroad.com. Please submit documents using the following nomenclature [Last Name_First Name_Document type]. Other materials submitted will not be reviewed.